Vaccination urged for school children in Virginia
State, county, city, and town health authorities urge immediate vaccination of children starting school next month. Dr War ren F. Draper, state health commissioner, reminds parents that smallpox vaccination is required by law and that certificates must show vaccination or exemption. He warns against postponing the step to avoid soreness that could hinder a pupil's start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren F. Draper
Virginia
Draper
Silent tribute to Dr. McFaden at Rotary meeting
At a Front Royal Rotary Club gathering President Whitworth called for a moment of silence honoring the late Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Dr. McFaden was an honorary life member of Rotary International.
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Front Royal
Salesmen Draw Up NRA Code in Handley Council
Members of Handley Council United Commercial Travelers report a code for traveling salesmen including minimum salaries guaranteed expenses and weekends at home has been submitted to the national recovery administration in Washington. The organization claims more than 100000 members.
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Handley Council
United Commercial Travelers
National Recovery Administration
Washington
Eighty Second Vets Plan Dinner Dance Reunion
Members of the Eighty second Division of the AEF known as the AA will hold a dinner dance and reunion at the Club Hotel in Hagerstown Maryland on August 26. Veterans from 46 states including many from Winchester and Frederick County are invited Arch Wilson New York national secretary of the division organization will attend.
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American Expeditionary Force
Winchester
Frederick County
Club
Hagerstown
Arch Wilson
New York
Pastor Taken Ill On Vacation Trip
Word spread that Rev. W. J. Witherspoon pastor of Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church Shepherdstown West Virginia became ill last week in Statesville North Carolina on a family vacation. He was taken to his Greensboro home hoping for improvement. He is brother of Rev E D Witherspoon formerly of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Blacksburg Virginia and well known in the Shenandoah Valley.
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W. J. Witherspoon
Presbyterian Church
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Statesville
N. C
Greensboro
Mr. Witherspoon
Shenandoah Valley
E. D. Witherspoon
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Blacksburg
Dates Fixed For Fair at Woodstock
Shenandoah County fair dates announced by secretary J W Bailey. Premiums are liberal in all departments. The fair will run day and night with entertaining attractions and horse racing as usual.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County Vale
J. W. Bailey
Contracting For Beer In Virginia
Anticipating favorable action on the bill to legalize beer by Virginia legislators in extra session, the Old German Beer Company of Cumberland Maryland has contracted for additional territory in Virginia. Charles T. Smith, distributor, reports Clarke Fauquier Loudoun Prince William and Fairfax counties added to his region and shipments to begin from Cumberland once licenses are granted.
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Virginia
Richmond
Old German Beer Company
Cumberland
Charles T. Smith
Smith
Clarke
Fauquier
Loudoun
Prince William
Fairfax Counties
Local Minister To Preach At Bakerton Revival
The Rev. W. O. Talbert a retired Methodist minister will join Rev. Asbury A. McNeer in evangelistic services at the Bakerton Methodist Church Bakerton West Virginia starting Sunday August 27. The revival will run for four weeks or two days.
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W. O. Talbert
Southern Methodist Church
Asbury A. McNeer
Bakerton
W. Va
Car Loadings Rise on Norfolk and Western Railway
Berryville Va Aug 21 Revenue freight loadings on the Norfolk and Western Railway topped 25000 cars for a second straight seven day period an official bulletin from the company shows. The firm also said about 7000 shop employees who have worked five days a week the last two weeks will remain on that schedule temporarily. Shop forces had moved to a four day week June 19 after previously working three days.
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Berryville
Norfolk and Western Railway
Scouts Enjoy Capon River Camp at White Rock
Winchester Scouts Troops 1 2 and Seascouts of Ship 10 enjoyed a summer camp at Camp White Rock Capon Bridge W Va with 35 Scouts. Activities included motor dory trips patrol contests life saving tests and a two day hike with a 25 cent per day cost.
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Trops
Ship 10
Winchester
Camp White Rock
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Capon River
Frank Taylor
Russians Embrace Reading Ferocity in a New Habit
The article notes a rising mania for reading among Russians, with people growing attached to detective stories. It suggests this shift could lead to broader learning and awareness, as readers immerse themselves in investigative narratives.
The Rebel opens at Hablo's Palace with Vilma Banky cast
Universal's The Rebel starring Vilma Banky Luis Trenker and Victor Varconi opens a two day run at Hablo's Palace after United Artists Rivoli engagement. The Tyrolean war drama set in 1805 features dramatic plot scenes and impressive photography alongside a Paramount News Events and an Andy Clyde Comedy Scream.
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United Artists
Rivoli Theatre
New York City
Vilma Banky
Luis Trenker
Victor Varconi
Hable’s Palace
Universal Pictures
Austrian
Tyrol
Paramount
Mae West Stars in She Done Him Wrong at Colonial Tomorrow
Warner Bros presents Mae West in She Done Him Wrong at the Colonial Theatre tomorrow only. The Paramount release is praised as a repeated first run hit, with added Vitaphone comedy and Fox News features accompanying the feature.
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Mae West
Colonial Theatre
Paramount
Fox News
Voltaire opens at Capitol Theatre with Georgie Arliss
Warner Bros presents Voltaire starring Georgie Arliss and Doris Kenyon at the Capitol Theatre. The review calls Arliss at his finest on screen and praises the supporting cast and production.
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Voltaire
Warner Bros
Georgie Arliss
Capitol Theatre
Mr. Arliss
Disraeli
Doris Kenyon
Martinsburg Apple News Bureau Reopened For Season
The Martinsburg West Virginia office of the United States Market News Service will reopen this season to supply apple growers with daily bulletins. The office is expected to reopen in September and run through the shipping season. Federal budget cuts had threatened many offices but apple interests lobbied to keep this station operating.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
United States Market News Service
Douglas
Federal Budget
Agricultural Department
Apple
Ketoc tin Association Session Closes Near Marshall Virginia
The 167th annual session of the Ketoc tin Association of Primitive Baptists met last Friday at Thum Run Church near Marshall Virginia and closed yesterday with large attendance from northern Virginia counties including Frederick. Elder A. L. Harrison of Front Royal served as moderator and Elder J. T. Power of Martinsburg preached the opening sermon.
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Ketoctin Association of Primitive Baptists
Thum Run
Marshall
Virginia
Frederick
A. L
Harrison
Front Royal
J. T. Power
Martinsburg
W. Va
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William Brown
Courtney Grim
Donald Stewart
Marion Ayres
Beavers
Charles McKee
Beaver Patrol
Centenary Reformed Church
William Eshelman
Opequon
Merlin Bly
Tribe 9
Albin
Walton Orndorff
Rev. C. &. Seastrunk
Orndorff
John Ross
Beverley Bailey
Marshall Patton
Luther Patton
Robert Whitacre
Tenderfoot
Tea Palace
Hablo
the Rebel
Warner Bros. Colonial
Liccerr & Mynas Tosacco Co
Big Sister
Donnie
By Les Forgrave
Beth
Donnie Row
Brim
Central Press Association, Inc
Dwnie
Looney Lou
Cas
Warner Bros. Capitol
George Arliss
Safety
Silvertown
Cammer Lire CO
Braddock and Boscawen Sts
Baptists of Old School
Geideniests Cars
Dodge
Pine Motor Co
Braddock and Eoll Sts
Frigidaire
Northern Virginia Power CO
U. S
Herrell Sales Corp
S. Loudoun St
Carrene
Geo. W. Kurtz
Twin City Oil & Gas Corporation
Shell
Martinsburg Pike
Shell Station
Amherst & Boscawen St
Valley Ave
Braddock St
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